Maribel Kerstein is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Chase Investment Services Corp. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Sarah Udolph is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Lisa Franklin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lansing, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 2003 and worked previously at LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. from 2001 to 2003. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ivan Palomares is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fay Servicing LLC for 11 years. Outside of advising, he owns rental property in Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Pamela Bettenhausen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She is involved in several business ventures, including ownership of Strategize Home Solutions LLC, which focuses on referral marketing for mortgages, and she serves as a partner at Strategize Wealth Management Group Inc., where she trains and mentors independent professionals. Additionally, she holds administrative responsibilities at Strategize Tax Service LLC, which prepares tax returns for the public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a broad range of services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm provides various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, operating as a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Richard Casolari is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 50 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and ownership of Advanced Financial Concepts, LLC. He is also a vice president and owner of Executive Motivation, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Taylor Depenaloza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Taylor spent 11 years at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Wayne Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and joined Edward Jones in 2024. Prior to his current role, he worked at firms including Scent Air Corporation and Pacific Life Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of advisory strategies and investment options, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Margaret Furlong is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 31 years. She also maintains a longstanding affiliation with Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

John Keener III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at FSC Securities Corp and MSI Financial Services, Inc. He also operates a non-variable insurance business under Wall Street Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Robert De Young is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at White Castle System, Inc. for over four decades. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Yvette Kendall is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA between 2018 and 2023, and spent twenty years at Northern Trust from 1998 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a travel agent with Inteletravel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Casey Adams is a CFP® certified financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked for Edward Jones from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ninth Avenue LLC, where he also provides financial advising services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Huckleby is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Wintrust Bank, Fifth Third Securities, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Maxwell Dunne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Oak Lawn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he spent 11 years at Brother Rice High School. Outside of finance, he performs and teaches music in Evergreen Park, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Yancey Bady is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1995 and is also affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and YTB Consulting. Outside of traditional advisory roles, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail investors rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

De Borah Gant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. Her career includes long tenures at Waddell & Reed, INC. and various insurance carriers, as well as operating Gant Enterprises Inc. She is based in Matteson, Illinois. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management.

Daniel Lombardi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as the primary advisor for his clients, working to understand their financial situations and objectives to develop realistic, personalized plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. His approach focuses on collaboration to create strategies centered around the client's life priorities, family, goals, and aspirations. With a career in financial services beginning in 2000, Daniel holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He graduated from Elmhurst College with a bachelor's degree in Finance. Daniel specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and retirement income. In addition to his professional role, Daniel participates in community volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, hiking, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Earlline Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has extensive prior experience with Ameritas Investment Corp and Harris Investorline, where she has been active since 2001. Davis is also a notary, contributing a few hours per month in that capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Lukas Bergstrom is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with BMO HARRIS Bank, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with 4 Star Casting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various platforms.